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  • Regional Program Quality Specialist

    Regional Program Quality Specialist

    Role Purpose:
    As a member of the East Southern Africa Program team, the Program Quality Coordinator will support Country Offices to monitor, report on and engage in improvements to program quality. The role will support alignment and tracking of strong country strategic plans with annual plans and reports that demonstrate progress in achieving our Breakthroughs in survival, learning and protection.
    The position holder contributes to the following components of program quality as supported by the regional office:

    Ensuring development and monitoring of clear country strategic plans, country annual plans and country annual reports; 
    Supporting capacity of country offices to use Save the Children Common Approaches, and access technical assistance for programme excellence through Members and Global Themes;
    Coordinating inputs to global reports, initiatives and roll-out of new tools and guidelines; 
    Supporting the Regional Program and Quality Director to strengthen (“uplift”) the Program Development and Quality function in country offices, including provision of backstopping or coordination of inputs to country office program strategies.

    Qualifications

    A Master’s degree in a relevant field that reflects knowledge of development, or a Bachelor’s degree with at least 4 years of experience in development.
    Knowledge of international humanitarian and development systems, institutions and donors, and of procedures, accountability frameworks and best practices.
    Experience programming in Save the Children’s thematic areas (e.g. education, public health, nutrition, child protection, child rights, food security & livelihoods and humanitarian action) is considered a plus
    At least 4 years’ experience in relevant field.
    Ability to quickly and competently consolidate and summarise information across multiple data sources.
    Experience developing country annual plans and/or annual reports.
    Strong written and verbal skills in English.
    Demonstrated ability to thrive in a matrix management environment.
    Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.
    Cultural sensitive, with highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching cross-culturally.
    Commitment to Save the Children values.
    Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours when essential to success of endeavours
    Willingness to travel within the region.

    Please apply in English saving your CV and covering letter as a single document.
    We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy
    Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.
    Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents

  • Key Account Manager (Corporate Sales)

    Key Account Manager (Corporate Sales)

    Job description
    Airtel Kenya is looking for suitable candidates to strengthen our Corporate Sales team within the Enterprise & Wholesale Business Division. Managing a dedicated portfolio of key business accounts, the role holder will be responsible for overall business account strategy and management, account development and delivery of an aggressive sales quota.
    Reporting to the Head of Corporate Sales, the key responsibilities for this role will include;

    Quota bearing – Meet and exceed sales targets within a dedicated target market list of multinational corporations (MNCs), strategic business accounts and GTM partners
    Understand customer overall strategy, ICT roadmap and key business drivers; and build plans with customer that address their needs while expanding Airtel Business services market share/penetration, and share of customer Telco spend
    Develop multi-level and multi-functional long-term relationships (CEO, CFO, CIO, Business Unit Leaders) that help to position Airtel as a trusted advisor and business partner to the customer
    Drive enterprise and business solutions that are both innovative and responsive to the customer needs, fully understanding the customer buying cycle and mapping that to the sales process to manage business opportunities and sales pipelines
    Serve as customer advocate, accountable for escalation and proper customer positioning on all issues pertaining to customer satisfaction across organizational and departmental boundaries
    Ensure maximum customer exposure through a proactive approach of regular sales calls and visits, as well as service reviews with relationship management teams
    Ensure that all account plans, organizational charts, updated customer databases and other related documentation at both the executive summary level and line management detail level are kept current. Providing critical communication links to the customer, business units, necessary functional organizations, executive and senior managers
    Keep up to date information on the customers including legal, product pricing, commercial management relative to contract agreements, price books, pricing tools, one-off deal specific bids, etc. and ensure that the customer contract is kept up-to-date
    Ensure accuracy and timeliness of reporting in sales pipeline management & opportunity management, as well as all regular and ad hoc sales reports & analysis
    As required provide concise and professional presentations to customer and Airtel Business management

    Qualifications & Competencies:

    Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Marketing or related fields is required. Professional memberships and accreditations is an added advantage.
    3-5 years proven track record in consultative selling, business consulting and business development.
    Managing key/strategic business accounts, relationships and top dollar business opportunities
    Knowledge of creating business solutions for customers based on the customer business plans and priorities rather than on a company’s product offering
    A strong background in telecoms (ISP / Carrier / Fully Integrated Operator) or banking industry selling business solutions and a good knowledge of current services, solutions and trends is a key competency for the role
    Ability to project a strong positive image of him/herself and the company
    Sound business and commercial acumen

  • Area Manager HR Officer

    Area Manager HR Officer

    Job description
    Role overview:
    The Human Resources Officer will handle all-round HR functions at the ground level and provide support to HRM in executing plans towards development of the HR function of the organization. The successful applicant will report to the Human Resources Manager.
    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    Maintaining of HR and payroll data
    Maintaining the staff personal file system in perfect manner to ensure staff personal files are complete and secure
    Handling all areas related to staff leave and maintaining the leave register
    Capturing all staff leave and sick off data to T&A system on daily basis
    Maintaining the T&A system and processing of T&A reports on a periodical basis
    Maintaining record on staff requests related to attendance and factoring on daily basis
    Assist in the recruitment process
    Conducting new employee orientation program and other educational and training programs on changes in benefits, diversity etc.
    Provide current and prospective employees with information about policies, job descriptions and opportunities for promotion and employee benefits
    Briefing new employees on the policies and procedures of an organization.
    Raising proactive issues with managers, identifying practical solutions to complex and adverse HR issues and recommending appropriate action plans.
    Supervise the tasks assigned to HRA, support staff and other teams reporting to HR directly
    Does this sound like you:
    Bachelor’s degree with an HR specialization or HR Diploma with 2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
    Reasoning Ability capable of applying principles of logical thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
    Should be a registered member of IHRM, Kenya

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  • Assistant Financial Controller

    Assistant Financial Controller

    Job description
    Do you have experience setting up internal projects and accounting systems? Can you create models and graphs that communicate important takeaways? Have you worked in internal finance as a business manager or comptroller, preferably for a financial services company?
    Lendable is looking for an individual who can assist the Finance Director and Head of Capital Markets on firmwide / global actions. Their main responsibility will be to maintain all accounting and reporting obligations of Lendable, create internal financial analysis, manage AR/AP, approve internal spending expense and invoice management. They will also be the main contact for all due diligences and audits of Lendable as well as responsible for maintaining and updating capital markets-related documentation and assisting with prospective investor communications.
    Responsibilities:

    Manage all accounts receivable and accounts payable for Lendable, working in connection with our external accountants and bookkeepers in Nairobi and NY to make sure everything is accurately reflected in our general ledgers. Eventually, you will take over full control of our general ledgers and our external accountants will provide only support and prepare our tax returns.
    Administer and manage our expense and invoice management system, Concur and produce reports using that system.
    Handle any accounting and finance-related queries that arise from internal stakeholders and senior management and generally support the Finance Director in providing detailed reports to senior management and the board of directors of Lendable.
    Keep control and manage all accounting schedules and receipts and a filing system for purposes of our year-end audit process.
    Author and support the creation of monthly accounting report templates that provide insight into the management and the performance of the business and assist the Finance Director is periodic reporting to all interested parties.
    Work with internal deal operations teams to make sure their reporting feeds into our general ledges where appropriate.
    File monthly taxes in Kenya.
    Support the Head of Capital Markets with the creation of new PowerPoint slides and periodic investor-driven marketing documents.
    Be able to run simple pricing and relative value models and build a database of comparable financing deals and trades drawing from available research sources.

    Competencies & Applied Values:

    Project Management

    Can manage internal projects to set up new internal accounting systems and procedures
    Prioritizing crucial time-critical tasks to make sure deadlines are met

    Artifact Creation

    Can create simple yet powerful excel models that outsiders can easily understand
    Can create simple and intuitive slides that tell stories

    Being Demanding

    Natural urgency to seek to improve our accounting and finance function
    Always asking how we could provide better reporting data to internal stakeholders, management and the board of director

    Strives to never make mistakes and immediately takes responsibility when they do

    Rigorous Communication

    Exceptional at communicating directly

    Exceptional EQ

    Can create models and graphs that communicate important takeaways

    Integrity

    Always does right by the business and seeks to make sure our procedures and processes are following generally accepted accounting principles and practices.
    Doesn’t hesitate to flag potentially challenging situations

    Judgement

    Exceptional ability to prioritize
    Exceptional knack for when to escalate
    Team Player
    Doesn’t point fingers
    Knows how to get needed resources without rubbing others the wrong way

    Requirements:

    5+ years of relevant accounting and bookkeeping experience (including GAAP), including up-to-date knowledge of QuickBooks and Excel modeling
    2+ years in an internal finance, business manager, or comptroller role, preferably for a financial services company, like a commercial or investment bank, alternative lender, or asset manager.
    Fluent in Powerpoint

  • Talent Development Manager

    Talent Development Manager

    Job description
    Responsible for developing talent so as to align staff to the organization’s dreams through seamless service delivery. The role is key in delivering the Serena Hotels capacity building strategy.
    The Position will focus on Talent Development strategies and initiatives and requires the ability to participate in the strategic design of programs to address emerging talent needs in hospitality as well as their tactical and impactful execution.
    We are looking for someone with demonstrated experience in creating training solutions across the business where product and guest experience/ service is concerned.
    Some key tasks will include:-

    Facilitate documenting of operational standards
    Analyze training needs of the business and come up with effective learning solutions
    Assist in driving leading quality assurance program for the units
    Driving Talent development initiatives which support the development of our various talent pipelines
    Come up with training programs that expose staff to opportunities that develop their skills and competencies in preparation for further growth, development and taking up new responsibilities
    Implement training programs that will address the learning needs of targeted audience
    Managing E-learning programs
    Implementing and facilitation of leadership and people management programs
    Developing and implementing soft skills program for the business
    Implement programs that promote the organizational culture, business thinking and enhance our competitive advantage
    Developing and implementing technical skills development programs
    Equipping Trainers with required skills
    Ability to network with various partners and in particular hospitality training institutions and training providers to deliver learning solutions
    Managing performance planning and reviews
    Identifying skill gaps and developing mitigating solutions
    Assist business partners in recruitment and talent identifications

    Minimum academic qualifications:
    Diploma in Hotel management Degree in Hospitality Management or Degree in Social Science with practical training experience in a five star Hotel
    Experience required:
    4 years of work experience in operations in a 5 star property with a special focus on Training and development
    Skills and personal attributes

    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to interact effectively at multiple levels
    Demonstrated passion for training
    Professional integrity, self-confidence and critical thinking
    Ability to balance creativity and innovation with practicality and an eye for details
    Deep Knowledge of best and emerging practices in talent management.
    Deep Knowledge of Food and Beverage / Rooms division products and services is required
    Functional expertise in program design and facilitation
    Excellent IT user skills

  • Web Platform Junior Graphics Design Internship

    Web Platform Junior Graphics Design Internship

    Kindly note that no experience is needed, we shall train you.
    You just need to be a positive open minded person who is willing to learn and is passionate about design
    Qualified candidates will have to undergo a 6 month internship process
    Internship pay: Ksh.15,000 to 24,000 based on skill sets
    Responsibilities

    Creating/sourcing new graphics (images, banners, motion videos) for our web platform and its channels
    Assist in the creation and deployment of UI/UX designs on our web platform
    Updating/creating corporate marketing materials to meet specific goals (digital).
    Developing a library of branding internal communication templates.

    Requirements

    Must be very creative: Capable of coming up with creative ideas and concepts
    Good knowledge in the following software packages: Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Photo shop, Illustrator, 3D Software
    Strong communication and interpersonal skills; must work effectively as part of a team

  • Assistant Manager – Business Development

    Assistant Manager – Business Development

    The Assistant Manager – Business Development will be responsible for creating ownership and investment opportunities in Real Estate for HFDI and the wider HF Group by opening up new real estate development frontiers, locally & regionally, across various customer segments with part emphasis on alternative building technology so as to ensure continuous delivery of quality, affordable environmentally sensitive and customer specific real estate and in turn grow the company’s income basket.
    Key Result Areas:

    Support HFDI housing development strategy aimed at providing affordable housing to an identified market segment.
    Identify and assess the viability of prospective property developments with the aim of carrying out due diligence for investment by HFDI.
    Identify joint venture opportunities and mobilize public private partnerships for property development so as to address the supply side of the business and open up opportunities for Property sales, Mortgage sales and property management opportunities.
    Manage relationships between HFDI and its development partners.
    Identify and recommend optimal operational and funding structures for HFDI projects.
    Maintain a network of prospective financiers and investors in HFDI properties.
    Prepare project investment briefs for approval by HFDI management and Board.
    Advise the management of trends in the Real Estate sector in support of the Company’s strategy.
    Seek out various alternative building technologies so as to provide environmentally friendly and affordable building solutions.
    Grow the Build Operate & Transfer (BOT) business model so as to address housing needs for institutions and open up new long term property development frontiers.
    Monitoring & Evaluation of projects to identify variances based on the approved parameters.

    The ideal candidates should possess:

    Degree in commerce/Finance, building related studies and a Project management qualification e.g. Prince 2 or PMP, a Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
    A minimum of 3years prior experience in structuring large property development projects.
    Experience in evaluating equity and mezzanine investments in Real Estate projects will be a distinct advantage.
    Comprehensive understanding of project analytics and financial models is mandatory.
    An appreciation of financial reporting will be an added advantage.

    The ideal candidate must possess the following:-

    Should have a strong appreciation of the contemporary and technical issues in the real estate sector/construction industry.
    Ability to structure real Estate transactions using financial models and create investment cases for approval by management and board of directors.
    Good communication skills, both verbal and written as well as strong Interpersonal skills.
    Should have strong Analytical skills, attention to detail and proven organization skills.
    Excellent reporting writing and presentation skills.
    Abreast with the change of the regulatory environment.
    Should be Innovative, possess business acumen and financial skills.
    Experience in engaging with external stakeholders and/or Kenyan government and/or policymakers in some professional capacity; applicants with experience in the property industry are encouraged to apply.
    Computer skills including thorough knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet/Email
    Leadership and management skills; proven ability to lead projects and teams to achieve results and to meet or surpass objectives.
    Team player and must have integrity.

  • Construction Engineer Head of Agri-Business Real Estate Consultant Insurance Business Development Officer Water Officer Business Development Officer Company Driver

    Construction Engineer Head of Agri-Business Real Estate Consultant Insurance Business Development Officer Water Officer Business Development Officer Company Driver

    Job Purpose
    The Construction Engineer will in-charge of the construction wing – Residential and Commercial properties, This includes conducting surveys, engaging in research, analyzing results, planning the construction, designing and overseeing it to completion.
    Responsibilities

    Inspect the site to ensure that the building which will be put up can be accommodated by that area in relation to ground and water level and also determine the grade and elevation levels of the area.
    Accomplish construction Human Resource objectives by selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising job contributions; recommending compensation actions; adhering to policies and procedures.
    Engage and manage sub-contractors, monitor and control their performance.
    Meet operational standards by contributing construction information in strategic plans and reviews; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; identifying construction management system improvements.
    Meet construction budget by monitoring project expenditures; identifying variances; implementing corrective actions; providing non-project annual operating and capital budget information.
    Approve construction projects by conducting inspections at critical phases
    Prevent fines and interruptions by complying with legal regulations and maintaining safe, secure and healthy work environment.

    Qualifications

    Degree in Building Engineering with excellent knowledge in Project Management and Quality Management
    High proficiency in IT and the relevant modern Engineering software
    Must possess leadership skills, Supervision, Manage Profitability, Attention to Detail and Quality Focus,
    Over 7 years proven experience in the same position,
    Honest with outstanding interpersonal skills.
    Professionalism
    Proactive and result oriented.
    High integrity, maturity and good character.
    Excellent communication and writing skills
    Problem solving skills
    High proficiency in IT and
    Pleasant personality, self-driven and able to work under minimum supervision.

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  • ENT Receptionist & Cashier Laboratory Manager

    ENT Receptionist & Cashier Laboratory Manager

    The purpose of the position is to bring glory to God by giving excellent compassionate health care to patients at the ENT clinic reception in AIC Kijabe Hospital.
    Qualifications

    Minimum CPA Part 2
    At least 3 years’ experience in a similar position
    Good communication and writing skills.
    Microsoft office skills.
    Strong interpersonal and inter-cultural skills.
    Dynamic, proactive and creative.
    Strong sense of initiative and self-drive.
    Ability to work with minimal supervision

    Personal Attributes

    A born again and committed Christian with evidence of maturity in faith
    An honest person full of integrity in his/her personal conduct and handling of job responsibilities
    High standards of grooming and personal etiquette
    Mature and courteous Strong interpersonal skills and inter-cultural orientation

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  • Chief Electronic Technician Principal Hospitality Officer Chief Hospitality Officer Principal Technical Instructor Principal Lecturer Electronic Technician

    Chief Electronic Technician Principal Hospitality Officer Chief Hospitality Officer Principal Technical Instructor Principal Lecturer Electronic Technician

    Ref No. KIMC/CET/1/2018
    Responsibilities

    Managing and maintaining electrical works, plants and equipment;
    Overseeing completion and certification of completed projects;
    Reviewing the overall performance of all technical facilities;
    Formulating technical specifications for equipment;
    Coordinating formulation of safety regulations measures and their enforcement;
    Coordinating technical operations in liaison with the lecturers; and
    Approving major equipment modifications and replacement.

    Qualifications
    For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

    Served in the grade of Senior Electronic Technician or in a comparable position in the Public Service or Private Sector for a minimum period of three (3) years;
    Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Electronic, Telecommunication, Computer Engineering or equivalent from a recognized Institution;
    Attended a Senior Management Course lasting not less than three (3) weeks from a recognized Institution;
    Demonstrated outstanding technical competence, coordination and administrative ability in the general supervision, installation, maintenance and operation of telecommunication/electronic systems;
    Certificate in computer application skills; and
    Shown merit, integrity and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
    In addition, candidates must adhere to the provisions of Chapter VI on Leadership and integrity, as enshrined in the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

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